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Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

David Dial
This Cast Iron Chocolate Chip Cookie makes a pretty strong statement. Who can refuse a giant chocolate chip cookie?!
4 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Cuisine Cast Iron Cooking
Servings 12 1 slice
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened
  • 4 tablespoons Vegetable Shortening
  • 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 package Vanilla Pudding Mix approximately 5 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/2 tablespoon Baking Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chocolate
  • 2/3 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 3/4 cup Pecans coarsely chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a countertop mixer with the paddle attached, add the butter and shortening. Cream together on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until well combined.
  • Add brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix on medium speed for 1 minute, or until well combined.
  • Add egg, pudding mix, and vanilla and mix on low speed until fully absorbed.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Mix on low speed until well combined.
  • Add the chocolate chips and pecans (optional) and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Press the dough evenly into a large (12”) cast iron pan. Bake at 350° for 32-35 minutes or until the edges of the cookie just begin to turn brown. Remove cast iron pan from oven and let cool before slicing.
Keyword Baked, Cast Iron Cooking, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookies, Desserts, Easy